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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Ionian Sea

UTC time: 2026-01-10 04:53:01 UTC Local time: —
M4.9 earthquake near Ionian Sea on Jan 10, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.9 Earthquake near Ionian Sea · 2026-01-10 04:53:01 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Ionian Sea on January 10, 2026 at 04:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 04:53:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
37.30000, 16.89000
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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